Last Updated: September 16, 2026, 19:00 IST1 / 6 National Film Award-winning writer-director Meghna Gulzar is gearing up for her latest release, Daayra, starring Kareena Kapoor Khan and Prithviraj Sukumaran.
Ahead of the release of Daayra, here’s a look at her five must-watch films.
(Image: IMDb)2 / 6 Talvar (2015): Based on the real-life 2008 Noida double murder case, this gripping crime thriller stars Irrfan Khan.
Gulzar presents multiple conflicting investigative perspectives, exposing flaws in the Indian justice system while delivering a tight, masterfully paced narrative.
Gulzar captures his charismatic personality, strategic brilliance, and pivotal military career spanning four decades with deep historical respect.
Last Updated: September 16, 2026, 19:00 IST
1 / 6 National Film Award-winning writer-director Meghna Gulzar is gearing up for her latest release, Daayra, starring Kareena Kapoor Khan and Prithviraj Sukumaran. Known for crafting immersive stories across genres—from gripping spy thrillers to nuanced biopics—Gulzar has consistently brought compelling, deeply human protagonists to life on screen. Ahead of the release of Daayra, here’s a look at her five must-watch films. (Image: IMDb)
2 / 6 Talvar (2015): Based on the real-life 2008 Noida double murder case, this gripping crime thriller stars Irrfan Khan. Gulzar presents multiple conflicting investigative perspectives, exposing flaws in the Indian justice system while delivering a tight, masterfully paced narrative. (File Photo)
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3 / 6 Raazi (2018): This hit espionage thriller stars Alia Bhatt as Sehmat, a young Kashmiri woman sent to Pakistan as an undercover spy during the 1971 war. Gulzar delivers a nuanced, empathetic look at patriotism, sacrifice, and personal cost. (File Photo)
4 / 6 Chhapaak (2020): Inspired by the life of acid attack survivor Laxmi Agarwal, Deepika Padukone plays Malti in this powerful biographical drama. Gulzar treats the subject with immense dignity, focusing on legal battles, societal prejudice, and relentless human resilience. (File Photo)
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5 / 6 Sam Bahadur (2023): A grand biographical war drama following India’s first Field Marshal, Sam Manekshaw, played by Vicky Kaushal. Gulzar captures his charismatic personality, strategic brilliance, and pivotal military career spanning four decades with deep historical respect. (File Photo)
